HIE Specialist
Job Description
Systems for Development (S4D), a US-based leading consultancy firm focused on transforming organizational performance through sustainable information and communication technology, is seeking a Health Information Exchange (HIE) Specialist. To improve the distribution and management of pharmaceutical commodities in the Ghana public health supply chain, it is necessary to implement a HIE platform that enables the interoperability of all systems within the supply chain management ecosystem. This includes facilitating the exchange of data, standardization of products and site naming, creating product and site registries, and enabling analytical capabilities to assist the Ghana Ministry of Health in commodity planning, management, and decision-making. The goal is to provide the necessary technical support to ensure that all systems in the Ghana public health supply chain ecosystem can communicate with each other, provide end-to-end supply chain visibility, and improve commodity management. The HIE Specialist will have the responsibility of overseeing and managing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Ghana MoH HIE systems that support public health supply chain management. The Specialist will lead the design and implementation of the HIE platform to ensure alignment with Ghana MoH public health supply chain goals and objectives. Collaborating with key stakeholders from MoH and its agencies, and technology vendors, the Specialist will establish seamless data exchange processes and ensure compliance with relevant interoperability standards, such as HL7, FHIR, and other industry-specific standards. Furthermore, the Specialist will develop and implement strategies to enhance interoperability among various supply chain management systems while identifying HIE adoption levers, barriers, and success factors. The Specialist will also be responsible for leading the translation of business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses. They should have a sound understanding of the architecture, design, and development of data warehouse and business intelligence solutions. The HIE Specialist will be responsible for visualizing and designing an MoH/GHS enterprise HIE framework that describes the processes used to plan, specify, enable, create, acquire, maintain, use, archive, retrieve, control, and purge all Ghana MoH supply chain data. Moreover, the Specialist will lead the development of integrated designs to meet HIE requirements and align with the MoH/GHS enterprise strategy and related business architecture as guided by the OpenHIE framework.
Requirement(s)
• Minimum Masters’ degree (preferred in IT, System Architecture). Experience • 3+ years’ experience managing Health Information Technology Activities. • Demonstrated progressive project management experience leading projects requiring an end-to-end Interoperability workflow perspective, effectively managing more than one project, and working independently as well as in a team situation meeting aggressive deadlines. • Minimum 4 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting or at high-tech companies. • Strong passion for the following topics – Advanced Data Analytics, System Architecture Data Quality Management. • Ability to develop strategies for data management and data production and use. • Strong knowledge of technology trends across IT and digital and how they can be applied to companies to address real-world problems and opportunities. Technical Skills • Have a solid understanding of the cloud, databases, and the applications and programs used by those databases. • Understand data modeling, including conceptualization and database optimization. • Understanding Supply Chain Control Towers. • Strong knowledge of Visibility and Analytics Networks. • Working understanding of Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Electronic Health/Medical Record (EMR/EHR) concepts and practice management/electronic health record interfaces to external systems. • Practical knowledge of tools, and architecture frameworks including TOGAF, Zachman, and Open HIE. • Knowledge of HIE interfaces, standards, and functionality. • Knowledge of SQL and SQL Query Technologies. • Knowledge of Database Structures. • Knowledge of Healthcare Data and Technologies (HL7, CCD, FHIR and others). • Knowledge of Health Information Mediator. Behavioral Skills • Team-oriented and collaborative working style, both with clients and those within the organization. • Growth mindset, positive attitude, and strong interest in solving client challenges. • Adapt to a changing work environment and deal with new issues. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Location: Accra How To Apply For The Job To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. Click Here To Apply Online No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Closing Date: 20 January, 2025
